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Rockstar Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment have announced that pre-loading for Grand Theft Auto VI begins on November 10 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Rockstar Games has announced that digital pre-loading for Grand Theft Auto VI will begin on November 10, 2026, ahead of the game's official launch on November 19, 2026. The game is scheduled to arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles.
According to Rockstar Games, the timing for pre-loading depends on the specific console being used. For PlayStation 5 users, digital pre-loading will begin on Tuesday, November 10 at midnight local time in the user's respective time zone. For Xbox Series X|S, Rockstar Games states that pre-loading begins globally on Tuesday, November 10 at 12 a.m. GMT.
In addition to digital options, Rockstar Games noted that code-in-box versions for both consoles should be available from retailers beginning November 12.
The pre-load file for the game is expected to be large. Rockstar Games states that the file "will require up to 212 GB depending on your device," and advises players to ensure they have "ample space to begin pre-loading as soon as possible."
Sony Interactive Entertainment, through PlayStation.Blog, also advised players to prepare by clearing a "minimum of 212GB of storage space on your PS5" and suggested exploring options to extend PS5 storage ahead of the release.
Rockstar Games offers a Grand Theft Auto VI: Ultimate Edition. According to PlayStation.Blog, this edition allows players to receive "an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and action threaded across all aspects of Jason and Lucia’s story."
On the launch date of November 19, Rockstar Games will add a "printable Grand Theft Auto VI cover art poster and map of Leonida as a free digital download to the official site." A double-sided physical version of this poster will be made available from the Rockstar Store shortly after the launch. The physical poster will be available for "$0.99 on its own or as a free gift with any purchase from the Rockstar Store."
Sony Interactive Entertainment has provided several steps for players to prepare for the November 19 launch. These include setting up or updating PlayStation account details and pre-ordering the game through the PlayStation Store or participating retailers. Sony also noted that players can personalize their experience with accessories such as the DualSense Edge wireless controller, PlayStation Pulse wireless headset, and Pulse Elevate Wireless speakers.
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